Roscommon Arts Centre Events Brochure 2019

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PROGRAMME OF EVENTS

Box Office: 0906 625 824 roscommonartscentre.ie

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CURRENT BOX OFFICE & BOOKING INFORMATION Our box office is temporarily located in:

Roscommon County Council’s Corporate Headquarters Ground Floor, beside Motor Tax. Our Box Office telephone number is: 0906 625824.

Box Office is open: Tuesday-Friday 10am - 1pm & 2pm - 5pm SATURDAYS: Please check with us regarding box office opening times for Saturday performances.

All performances continue to take place at: Roscommon Arts Centre, Circular Road.

Please pardon our appearance during our ongoing building works.

ON PERFORMANCE DAYS/EVENINGS: box office will open 45 minutes before the advertised start time, on site at Roscommon Arts Centre. Tickets for the event taking place can be purchased at this box office, subject to availability. Please note tickets can only be purchased at the centre by cash.

Box Office: 0906 625 824 BOOK YOUR TICKETS AT www.roscommonartscentre.ie

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UPDATE ON OUR BUILDING PROJECT Roscommon Arts Centre is undergoing a major re-development, due for completion in 2019. Funded by Roscommon County Council, with support from the Department of Arts, Heritage, Regional, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs. The development will address the current accessibility issues associated with both the gallery and workshop, with new purpose build accessible spaces. The renovations will also see existing spaces at the centre re-developed and re-imagined and dramatically change the faรงade of the building.

On completion Roscommon Arts Centre will boast a new ground floor purpose built visual art space and a large first floor workshop space, while the existing visual art gallery will be re-developed to incorporate two new artist studios, that will link directly to the first floor workshop space.

The entrance to the building will be upgraded and the extended foyer will see both the box office and bar areas re-positioned, enhancing the visitor experience to the centre.

Backstage the Green Room will be extended and improved and a third dressing room will be built, dramatically increasing the amount of space available to performances with large cast numbers.

We would like to thank you, our patrons for your understanding, patience and ongoing support during the renovation period and we look forward to unveiling a new-look Roscommon Arts Centre, developed for the public to enjoy and artists to inhabit.

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AT A GLANCE JANUARY

EVENT TYPE

26th

Visual Art

The Park Project: Lucy McKenna

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MARCH

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5th

Theatre

Same Old Moon

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FEBRUARY

EVENT TYPE

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6th

I Do Not Like Thee Dr Fell

Theatre

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1st

East Belfast Boy & Every Day I Wake Up Hopeful

Theatre

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7th

Push Up

Theatre

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5th

The Far Flung Trio

Classical Music

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8th

Brighton Beach Memories

Theatre

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8th

Conal Gallen

Comedy

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9th

Moonglow

Theatre

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13th

Bat The Father, Rabbit The Son

Theatre

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27th

Charlie’s a Clepto

Theatre

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16th

Sharon Shannon

Music

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26th

The Man In Black

Music

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1st – 9th

Roscommon Drama Festival

Theatre

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1st

Life Sucks

Theatre

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2nd

The Beauty Queen of Leenane

Theatre

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3rd

Rabbit Hole

Theatre

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4th

The Quare Land

Theatre

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Box Office: 0906 625 824 BOOK YOUR TICKETS AT www.roscommonartscentre.ie

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FEBRUARY PROGRAMME Following on from the overwhelming success of their internationally award-winning production of Stacey Gregg’s “Scorch” and 4 wins at the 2018 Irish Times Theatre Awards for ‘Red’, Prime Cut Productions present a double-bill night of critically acclaimed theatre.

EAST BELFAST BOY

Fintan Brady

Meet Davy. The things he sees. His streets. His mates. His girl and…

The Boys. With pumping techno, pulverising movement and street sharp poetry, East Belfast Boy is a rollercoaster ride and a cliché-free zone.

“It is what it is. It’s hard to say what it is... It’s just you know...

What it is…. 110%”.

Directed by Emma Jordan.

Choreography by Oona Doherty.

Sound design by Phil Kieran.

FRIDAY 1st FEBRUARY | 8pm | €16/€14 (For both shows)

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FEBRUARY PROGRAMME

‘Must See Theatre’…

The Fringe Review

EVERY DAY I WAKE UP HOPEFUL John Patrick Higgins Malachy has made a decision, perhaps for the first time in his life. Tonight is the night.

He has six bottles of wine, a bucket of chicken and he wants to talk about it.

He really wants to talk about it. Poignant and confessional “Every Day I Wake Up Hopeful” is also desperately funny. Funny to the bone.

FRIDAY 1st FEBRUARY | 8pm

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FEBRUARY PROGRAMME

THE FAR FLUNG TRIO The Far Flung Trio, Katherine Hunka (violin), Dermot Dunne (accordion), and Malachy Robinson (double bass) produce an irresistible musical programme that is virtuosic, eccentric and charming in their signature style. Enjoy the melodies of Bizet’s “Carmen” and Rossini’s “Barber of Seville” overture, jazzy tunes by Gershwin and an original work by Irish jazz giant Ronan Guilfoyle and lots more, all tailored by the Trio and delivered with panache and delight.

TUESDAY 5th FEBRUARY | 8pm | €15

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FEBRUARY PROGRAMME

Conal Gallen brings his brand new stand-up comedy show, “BACK TO FRONT” to our stage this Spring. Packed full of hilarious jokes, songs and a few surprises for good measure, Conal is guaranteed to have the audience laughing from the very start right through to the very end. As usual, audiences can expect the un-expected because no one knows what Conal is going to come out with next!

FRIDAY 8th FEBRUARY | €25 | 8pm

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FEBRUARY PROGRAMME

BAT THE FATHER RABBIT THE SON

BY DONAL O’KELLY

It’s Dublin in the 1980s. Rabbit is a self-made haulage magnate. He’s up to his neck in the kind of deals destined to redefine the word “tribunal”.

But something’s wrong. He cuts a deal with his underling Keogh to help him find what’s missing.

This quest is hampered by his deceased father Bat, who has the power to come back and take over Rabbit’s body at will.

Written thirty years ago, this explosive exposition of the generation that led us to Boom and Bust is more pertinent than ever.

WEDNESDAY 13th FEBRUARY | 8pm | €16/€14

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“Superbly written and performed” …Irish Times

FEBRUARY PROGRAMME

Sharon Shannon Following her sell-out show in 2018 and the recent release of her new album ‘Sacred Earth’ we are delighted to welcome Sharon Shannon back to our stage.

Sharon is a musician who likes to surprise. While known for her arrangements of traditional Irish tunes and Irish-influenced compositions, she has always been eager to explore new styles, and to meet and work with other musicians.

A must-see for music lovers.

SATURDAY 16th FEBRUARY | 8pm | €25.50

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MARCH PROGRAMME

THE MAN IN BLACK JOHNNY CASH TRIBUTE The American Johnny Cash Tribute act featuring Terry Lee Goffee and his band make a welcome return to our stage following on from a sell-out show last year. Terry sings like Johnny, looks like Johnny and he performs just like the great man, with energy, charisma and vitality. Hear all of Johnny Cash’s greatest hits including: “I Walk the Line”, “Ring of Fire”, “Jackson”, “Get Rhythm” and countless more! This is one show you won’t want to miss.

TUESDAY 26th FEBRUARY | 8pm |€25/€22 12

MARCH PROGRAMME

ROSCOMMON DRAMA FESTIVAL 2019 The best of amateur drama in Ireland will be showcased in this year’s drama festival as nine groups from around the country take to the stage. This year’s adjudicator, Padraic McIntyre, has a wealth of experience as an actor, director and adjudicator and patrons can look forward to his nightly insights after each performance. This is a qualifying festival under auspices of the Amateur Drama Council of Ireland (ADCI) to the All-Ireland Drama Festivals in Athlone (open) and in Doonbeg (confined).

LIFE SUCKS THE BEAUTY QUEEN OF LEENANE Sunday 3rd March RABBIT HOLE Monday 4th March THE QUARE LAND Tuesday 5th March SAME OLD MOON Wednesday 6th March I DO NOT LIKE THEE DR FELL Thursday 7th March PUSH UP Friday 8th March BRIGHTON BEACH MEMORIES Saturday 9th March MOONGLOW Friday 1st March

by Aaron Posner

Saturday 2nd March

by Martin McDonagh

Corofin Dramatic Society Holycross/Ballycahill Drama Group

by David Lindsay Abaire

Glenamaddy Players

by John McManus

The Knocks Drama Group

by Geraldine Aron

Compantás Lir

by Bernard Farrell

Cloonacool Players

by Roland Schimmelpfennig Moat Club

by Neil Simon

Bridge Drama

by Kim Carney

Bunclody/Kilmyshall Drama Group

FRIDAY 1st – SATURDAY 9th MARCH | 8pm NIGHTLY | €14/€12 SEASON TICKET OFFERS: 9 NIGHT TICKET €90 | 5 NIGHT TICKET €55 | LIMITED AVAILABILITY 13

MARCH PROGRAMME

AXIS THEATRE BALLYMUN

CHARLIE’S A CLEPTO

BY CLAIRE MONNELLY

Charlie is a kleptomaniac - the doctor told her. But she has the robbin’ completely under control these days. She’s not trying to cause trouble. If she keeps her head down, she’ll get her little boy back. Everyone has a story to tell... but there’s a time and a place.

Follow Charlie, the queen of self-sabotage as she tries desperately - for once in her life – to keep her mouth shut long enough to make it count. A fast-paced, poignant and funny play about motherhood, messing up and doing your best to make it up.

WEDNESDAY 27th MARCH | 8pm | €15

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VISUAL ART PROGRAMME 2019 PREVIEW The Roscommon Arts Centre 2019 visual arts programme will hinge on celebrating the legacy and future of visual culture in the County through a number of exhibitions. The new visual art space will open with a “Rope Drawing” installation by Roscommon born artist Brian O’Doherty. A programme of countywide education and outreach projects will be programmed to coincide with the exhibition.

This will be followed by a retrospective by WAR(Working Artists Roscommon). WAR was instrumental in developing the first iteration of Roscommon Arts Centre and this show will celebrate their extended contribution to the arts in the county. Other exhibitions include a review of 5 years of The Park Project with a new commission by Yvonne McGuinness. We will also show work developed under the Arts & Disability award, created by commissioned Roscommon born artist Anthony Keigher in collaboration with members of the Brothers of Charity. Other events and projects include a newly commissioned project

by Eimear Walshe commemorating Roscommon born educator and activist Margaret Cousins and an offsite event by Lucy McKenna at Lough Key Forest Park.

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VISUAL ART PROGRAMME

THE PARK

PROJECT LUCY MCKENNA

The Park Project was established in 2014 and it takes on the form of a “residency commission” at Lough Key park in Boyle that allows an artist to occupy the space of the park, collecting history and exchanging knowledge that will inform their future work, while working within the historical and contemporary contexts of the site.

For the Park Project 2018, artist Lucy McKenna has been exploring the overlap between mindfulness, perception and quantum physics and taking Lough Key Park as a special location where the human mind may have the ability to perceive the universe more sensitively. Join the artist for a short, light-filled experience by Lough Key water edge.

SATURDAY 26th JANUARY | 7pm | FREE ADMISSION

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VISUAL ART PROGRAMME

DAEDALUS ARTS & DISABILITY PROJECT Artist Anthony Keigher has been working with The Brothers of Charity exploring the intersection between drawing and performance. Through a series of workshops participants have been showing off their drawing skills and performance skills with the odd Nathan Carter rendition and even some karaoke thrown in!

The outcome of the workshops will be an exhibition of an explosion of colour and fun in Roscommon Arts Centre, building on Keigher and the group’s mutual passion for country music and dance.

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VISUAL ART EDUCATION

GALLERY X:ED SECONDARY SCHOOL PARTNERS WANTED Gallery X:ED is a programme aimed to encourage local young audiences to engage with contemporary art through Roscommon Arts Centre, both on site in the gallery and offsite in schools. The programme will be facilitated and supported through the partnerships built between the arts centre, teachers and artists.

It provides opportunities for young people to steer their own learning and create cultural activity across art disciplines through visits to the exhibitions at the arts centre and specially designed workshops which are developed by responding to exhibitions and exhibiting artists in the gallery, allowing students to experience the variants of contemporary art making first hand.

If your secondary school is interested in coming on board for the next stage of this programme, contact linda@lindashevlin.com for more information.

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VISUAL ART PROGRAMME

Writers In Residence

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JOANNE LAWS

SUE RAINSFORD

Our writer in residence programme continues into 2019 with Sue Rainsford and Joanne Laws further expanding the scope of writing by responding to selected projects and exhibitions from our visual art programme.

Joanne is an arts writer, editor and researcher based in county Roscommon.

She is Features Editor of the Visual Artists’ News Sheet (IRL) and a regular contributor to international arts publications, including Art Monthly and Frieze.

Sue is a writer and researcher based in Dublin. Her practice is concerned with hybrid, lyric and embodied texts, explicit fusions of critical and corporeal enquiry, as well as with material transcriptions of otherness and experiences that alter our understanding of flesh. Their writings to date are all available to download from the Roscommon Arts Centre website.

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VISUAL ART COMMISSION

OPEN CALL: HISTORIC COMMISSION 2019 The second in a series of visual art commissions for County Roscommon celebrating our extraordinary citizens through exceptional and unexpected visual art projects is now open for submissions. Projects can take the form of installations or events created for a specific location within the county.

Supported by The Creative Ireland Roscommon programme with a budget of #6000, the commission will be facilitated by Roscommon Arts Office in partnership with Roscommon Arts Centre.

In 2019, Charlotte O’Conor Eccles, journalist, novelist and social reformer has been selected as the subject for the commission. Born in 1863 at Ballingard House outside Roscommon town, Charlotte was the author of three comic novels, Modern Men, by a Modern Maid (1887), The Rejuvenation of Miss Semaphore (under the pseudonym ‘Hal Godfrey’ 1897), The Matrimonial Lottery (1906), and an sharply observed collection of stories on life in small-town Ireland, Aliens of the West (1904).

Visual artists interesting in applying for this commission can download the full brief from: www.roscommonartscentre.ie

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Creative Ireland is an all-of-Government five-year initiative 2017 - 2022, which places creativity at the centre of public policy

Coming next season...

DRUID THEATRE COMPANY PRESENTS

BY SONYA KELLY

DIRECTED BY CATHAL CLEARY

In 2019, Druid’s production of Sonya Kelly’s Furniture returns for a national tour following its sell-out run at the Mick Lally Theatre as part of the Galway International Arts Festival 2018. Written by Sonya Kelly (The Wheelchair on my Face, How to Keep an Alien), Furniture is a lighthearted new play about perceptions and possessions. Told through the lives of six individuals, this fresh comedy looks at how the things we own shape our worldview and even ourselves. Cast includes: Niall Buggy, Kate Kennedy, Garrett Lombard, Ruth McGill, Rory Nolan and Helen Norton.

‘Furniture is not sentimental. You can love it, but it won’t remember who you are.’

APRIL 16th & 17th 2019 | 8pm | €25/€22 | NOW BOOKING

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UPCOMING EVENTS

BEFORE

By PAT KINEVANE

NEIL DELAMERE

3 Hail Mary’s

THURSDAY 11th APRIL 2019

FRIDAY 26th APRIL 2019

FRIDAY 17th & SATURDAY 18th MAY 2019

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CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES

By TOMMY MARREN

ROSCOMMON ARTS CENTRE INFORMATION Please note tickets should be collected at least fifteen minutes before the advertised start time. Alternatively tickets can be collected from the box office during opening hours.

RESERVATIONS: Reservations will be held pending payment until 48 hours before a performance.

Group reservations are held until one week before a performance. In order to comply with fire regulations, each person, even babies, must have a valid ticket for performances. Please check your reservation at time of booking as there is room for human error and mistakes cannot always be rectified at a later stage.There are no refunds or exchanges on tickets, unless events are cancelled/re-scheduled. If you are unable to attend an event please contact us and we will endeavour to assist you.

DISABLED PATRONS: Roscommon Arts Centre welcomes patrons with disabilities and can accommodate up to 8 wheelchair users at each performance. During the renovation period, you will advised as to which door to enter/exit by. Patrons who are physically disabled, hearing, or visually impaired must be escorted to events. As a courtesy the escort will be given a complimentary ticket to attend. These tickets, as well as wheelchair locations are sold on a first-come, first-serve basis, so please inform the Box Office of your seating needs at time of booking. Although animals are not permitted in the arts centre, an exception is made for guide dogs and service animals, the box office should be made aware of such accommodations at time of booking Please note the arts centre does not have elevators or escalators; the gallery and workshop spaces are not wheelchair accessible.

LATECOMERS:

We regret to inform you that latecomers are not admitted under any circumstances. This policy is stated clearly on the back of all tickets and as part of the online booking facility which you agree to, by clicking acceptance of the terms and conditions. Staff also inform patrons at time of booking.

Shows commence promptly at the advertised start time. Roscommon County Council’s Code of Conduct for Customers and members of the public, clearly states the harassment of staff and behaviour which is disruptive will not be accepted and in this instance you will be asked to leave the premises.

PAYMENT: Payment can be made by cash, debit card or cheque. Cheques should be made payable to R oscommon County Council.

TICKET PRICES: Where an alternative price is advertised, this applies to children & young people, full time students, senior citizens (65+), the unwaged (with social welfare cards), the disabled and to those with restricted mobility. ID cards may be required. e1baby tickets are available for selected children’s performances.

COMEDY EVENTS: Comedy Events are aimed at over 16’s unless otherwise advertised. ID cards may be required.

GET INVOLVED: Roscommon Arts Centre invites you to become involved in what’s happening at the centre.

You can sign up on our website at www.roscommonartscentre.ie or by contacting us at the box office on 090 66 25 824. Roscommon Arts Centre reserves the right to alter/cancel performances. Roscommon Arts Centre reserves the right to refuse admission.

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